Wayne Boatwright wrote:
On Mon 12 May 2008 12:43:21p, Goomba38 told us...

I use a Fiesta pitcher for daily use, but need something larger. I
wish Fiesta made a 3+ quart size. This one at Target would be handy
for the size.
Why in the world doesn't Pyrex sell pitchers anymore, I wonder!??!

There are a lot of things that Pyrex used to make that they no longer
offer. I always liked the small (half-quart and quart) size Pyrex
dishes with matching Pyrex lids because they were perfect for
microwaving 1 or 2 portions of almost anything. I used to have
several of each size, but now I'm down to one of each. :-(

Corningware (same co?) still sells "Grab-Its" (with lids) which are perfect
for what you describe. I haven't seen them in stores for a while but they
have 'em on the web site

Jill

jmcquown wrote:
Wayne Boatwright wrote:

There are a lot of things that Pyrex used to make that they no longer
offer. I always liked the small (half-quart and quart) size Pyrex
dishes with matching Pyrex lids because they were perfect for
microwaving 1 or 2 portions of almost anything. I used to have
several of each size, but now I'm down to one of each. :-(

Corningware (same co?) still sells "Grab-Its" (with lids) which are perfect
for what you describe. I haven't seen them in stores for a while but they
have 'em on the web site

Jill

While searching the Pyrex site for a pitcher, I noticed they have a
place to order replacement lids. I have a casserole dish that I've lost
the lid for and will go back to order one. I was on a tear to find a
pitcher today so didn't dawdle there.....

(one pitcher and one mortar/pestle set ordered today... I ought to be
shopped out, huh?)

"jmcquown" wrote

Wayne Boatwright wrote:

There are a lot of things that Pyrex used to make that they no longer
offer. I always liked the small (half-quart and quart) size Pyrex
dishes with matching Pyrex lids because they were perfect for
microwaving 1 or 2 portions of almost anything. I used to have
several of each size, but now I'm down to one of each. :-(

Corningware (same co?) still sells "Grab-Its" (with lids) which are
perfect
for what you describe. I haven't seen them in stores for a while but they
have 'em on the web site

I know Wayne wasn't asking us to shop for him, but how about
these from Crate & Barrel:

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=850&f=9430

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=850&f=8665

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=850&f=26185

These just happen to be my personal favorite, I have a thing for
those refrigerator storage glass containers:

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=850&f=5413

nancy

On Mon 12 May 2008 02:58:04p, jmcquown told us...

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
On Mon 12 May 2008 12:43:21p, Goomba38 told us...

I use a Fiesta pitcher for daily use, but need something larger. I
wish Fiesta made a 3+ quart size. This one at Target would be handy
for the size.
Why in the world doesn't Pyrex sell pitchers anymore, I wonder!??!

There are a lot of things that Pyrex used to make that they no longer
offer. I always liked the small (half-quart and quart) size Pyrex
dishes with matching Pyrex lids because they were perfect for
microwaving 1 or 2 portions of almost anything. I used to have
several of each size, but now I'm down to one of each. :-(

Corningware (same co?) still sells "Grab-Its" (with lids) which are
perfect
for what you describe. I haven't seen them in stores for a while but
they
have 'em on the web site

Jill



I should have said that I've had those and didn't like them because of the
"grab-it" lid. I don't like that little circular handle (call me crazy).
The dishes I have, have 2 small ear type handles on opposing sides that
match ears on the bowls. (does that make sense?) I much prefer those.

I may do some looking on eBay, as I know they don't manufacture them
anymore. Another company that may have something is Anchor-Hocking.

What amazes me is that these companies, Pyrex, Corning, and Anchor-Hocking,
all make good heat resistant glass containers and supply them with
*plastic* lids, if anything. How stupid is that?

Thanks for the suggestion, though, Jill.

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On Mon 12 May 2008 03:34:24p, Nancy Young told us...


"jmcquown" wrote

Wayne Boatwright wrote:

There are a lot of things that Pyrex used to make that they no longer
offer. I always liked the small (half-quart and quart) size Pyrex
dishes with matching Pyrex lids because they were perfect for
microwaving 1 or 2 portions of almost anything. I used to have several
of each size, but now I'm down to one of each. :-(

Corningware (same co?) still sells "Grab-Its" (with lids) which are
perfect for what you describe. I haven't seen them in stores for a
while
but they have 'em on the web site

I know Wayne wasn't asking us to shop for him, but how about
these from Crate & Barrel:

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=850&f=9430

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=850&f=8665

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=850&f=26185

These just happen to be my personal favorite, I have a thing for
those refrigerator storage glass containers:

http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=850&f=5413

nancy




Nancy, thanks for doing all the looking. Oddly enough, what you like best
is exactly what I have quite a few of, ranging from 2-cup to 2-quart
capacity. I do use these in the microwave, but I just wish they hand some
kind of handles. I really love them, especially for refrigerator storage,
and I like the nostalgic look. It's just a bit difficult to pick them up
when they're piping hot coming out of the m/w, and also for draining off
liquid. The few dishes I have with the little "ear" handles are perfect
for both taking out and draining.

All the other with various types of plastics lids just won't do. They
obviously can't go in the oven, and they don't fare too well in the
mocrowave either. Otherwise, I like the dishes themselves.

Thanks again!

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On Mon, 12 May 2008 15:26:39 -0400, Goomba38
wrote:

If a pitcher is advertised as "dishwasher and microwave safe" would you
assume you could pour boiling water into it?

In a word...NO! Just like you can't put a pyrex dish over an open
flame. It will break. Remember "ass u me"?

Goomba38 wrote:

Boron Elgar wrote:

Or use a Chemex drip pot It will surely be fine for boiling water and
it has a lovely shape. In fact, any automatic coffee maker decanter
will also work well.

Boron

Never heard of Chemex before, but the largest I see is 50 ounces and
that is $72! faint

That is a lot of money. We have an old Chemex pot (and the filters for
it) in the back of a cupboard somewhere. Maybe we should insure it LOL.

On Mon 12 May 2008 09:42:42p, Arri London told us...



Goomba38 wrote:

Boron Elgar wrote:

Or use a Chemex drip pot It will surely be fine for boiling water and
it has a lovely shape. In fact, any automatic coffee maker decanter
will also work well.

Boron

Never heard of Chemex before, but the largest I see is 50 ounces and
that is $72! faint

That is a lot of money. We have an old Chemex pot (and the filters for
it) in the back of a cupboard somewhere. Maybe we should insure it LOL.


Chemex is great stuff, but it is pricey. It's an offshoot of laboratory
glassware that's been developed for home use.

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On Tue, 13 May 2008 04:46:30 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
wrote:

Chemex is great stuff, but it is pricey. It's an offshoot of laboratory
glassware that's been developed for home use.

Aaha, so it must be pronounced Kemex, not *ch*emix. Either way, I've
never heard of it. LOL

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On Mon 12 May 2008 09:53:54p, sf told us...

On Tue, 13 May 2008 04:46:30 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
wrote:

Chemex is great stuff, but it is pricey. It's an offshoot of laboratory
glassware that's been developed for home use.

Aaha, so it must be pronounced Kemex, not *ch*emix. Either way, I've
never heard of it. LOL


http://www.chemex-store.com/

There are also other laboratory glass items (pitchers, beakers, and other
adapted kitchen use items made by other companies. Really nice when you
want glass and you also want durability.

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On Mon 12 May 2008 09:53:54p, sf told us...

On Tue, 13 May 2008 04:46:30 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
wrote:

Chemex is great stuff, but it is pricey. It's an offshoot of laboratory
glassware that's been developed for home use.

Aaha, so it must be pronounced Kemex, not *ch*emix. Either way, I've
never heard of it. LOL


Another good example of lab glass items represented on eBay:

http://stores.ebay.com/Kavalier-Glas...ce-Laboratory-
Glass.html

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sf wrote:
On Tue, 13 May 2008 04:46:30 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
wrote:

Chemex is great stuff, but it is pricey. It's an offshoot of laboratory
glassware that's been developed for home use.

Aaha, so it must be pronounced Kemex, not *ch*emix. Either way, I've
never heard of it. LOL

shakes head to clear confusion I personally read it as "kem-ix" to
begin with, didn't you?

On Tue 13 May 2008 12:50:18a, Goomba38 told us...

sf wrote:
On Tue, 13 May 2008 04:46:30 GMT, Wayne Boatwright
wrote:

Chemex is great stuff, but it is pricey. It's an offshoot of
laboratory
glassware that's been developed for home use.

Aaha, so it must be pronounced Kemex, not *ch*emix. Either way, I've
never heard of it. LOL

shakes head to clear confusion I personally read it as "kem-ix" to
begin with, didn't you?

I was already familiar with it, so I knew if was pronounced "kem-ix", but I
can see why others might not.

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"Michael "Dog3"" wrote

My contractor is trying to talk me out
of putting in another spigot that shoots out that hot water. Not in this
lifetime. I'd rather get rid of the microwave than the hot water
dispenser. I use it for a LOT of stuff. Iced tea is one of those things.

I can't imagine why he (or she) is against it. People seem
to love those things, I've never had one. I'd consider it.
What's the argument?

nancy

On Tue 13 May 2008 05:15:02a, Michael "Dog3" told us...

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jmcquown wrote:
Wayne Boatwright wrote:

There are a lot of things that Pyrex used to make that they no
longer offer. I always liked the small (half-quart and quart) size
Pyrex dishes with matching Pyrex lids because they were perfect for
microwaving 1 or 2 portions of almost anything. I used to have
several of each size, but now I'm down to one of each. :-(

Corningware (same co?) still sells "Grab-Its" (with lids) which are
perfect for what you describe. I haven't seen them in stores for a
while but they have 'em on the web site

Jill

While searching the Pyrex site for a pitcher, I noticed they have a
place to order replacement lids. I have a casserole dish that I've
lost the lid for and will go back to order one. I was on a tear to
find a pitcher today so didn't dawdle there.....

(one pitcher and one mortar/pestle set ordered today... I ought to be
shopped out, huh?)

I like the pitcher. I've got one of those water spouts in the kitchen
that pours out nothing but 190 degree water. I love it but have had
things crack when I put the hot water in them. I'd find out from the
manufacturer before I bought it. My contractor is trying to talk me out
of putting in another spigot that shoots out that hot water. Not in this
lifetime. I'd rather get rid of the microwave than the hot water
dispenser. I use it for a LOT of stuff. Iced tea is one of those things.

Michael

I've had one in the last 3 houses, but not in this one, and I'd like to
have one again. I'd have to replace the sink in order to have another hole
to put it in. That won't be happening soon, since this sink is brand new
(came with the house).



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